Early Years Foundation Stage Leader EYFS

Early Years Foundation Stage Leader EYFS – 1.0 FTE

Main Pay Range 1 – 6 / £31,650 to £43,607
Upper Pay Range 1 – 3 / £45,646 to £49,084

TLR2B - £5,647

Contract Type – Permanent

Start date – As soon as possible.

 

The Governors of St Margaret Mary’s Infant School invite applications from an enthusiastic teacher who has a clear vision and commitment to learning. The role of an EYFS lead involves leading a team of EYFS practitioners and ensuring that education in the early years is well planned, adequately resourced, and that the needs of all children are met. The EYFS lead is instrumental in assisting and supporting the headteacher in the delivery of EYFS education.

As a school, we can offer:

• Dedicated, hardworking and friendly colleagues
• Polite and motivated pupils who are keen to learn
• An excellent support network including a strong locality group and informed Governors

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an inspirational teacher, with proven leadership qualities who demonstrates outstanding classroom practice and keeps children at the heart of teaching and learning
• Inspiring and influential – seek and implement areas for improvement and the development of staff with regards to Early Years provision
• Has a passion for teaching and learning in Early Years and demonstrates creative and innovative approaches to our curriculum
• Able to take control, lead and manage situations
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the provision and be committed to raising attainment, aspiration and self-esteem of pupils in close collaboration with the leadership team
• Experience with SEND would be advantageous
• Have high expectations of pupil’s attainment and behaviour
• Be committed to our inclusive and caring environment and the achievement of every pupil in our care
• Be committed to closing the gap in attainment for vulnerable pupils
• Have the ability to develop good relationships with children, staff, parents and our local community
• Be a dedicated and supportive member of the school leadership team.
• Be supportive of our Catholic ethos and mission
• Have lots of energy, enthusiasm and a sense of fun

Please see person specification for further details of experience and qualifications for this position.

St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks - 2 satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.

• Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 

• By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024.

 

• Shortlisted candidates must complete a Criminal Records Declaration form. Please note the declaration form must be received by school prior to interview. Failure to complete this declaration will result in an offer of interview being retracted.

 

Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. The application pack is available on the school website https://www.stmargaretmarysinfant.com/information/vacancies

All completed applications to be submitted electronically to Recruitment@stmargaretmarysinfant.com

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note we do not accept C. V’s.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office on 0151 477 8815 to arrange an appointment.

 

Closing date: Friday 24^th January 2025 (Midday)

Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 27^th January 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 5th February 2025

 

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